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BEYOND the BASICS Supplemental Programming for Leonard Bernstein at 100 BEYOND THE BASICS Supplemental Programming for Leonard Bernstein at 100 BEYOND THE BASICS – Contents Page 1 of 37 CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................................................. 4 FOR FULL ORCHESTRA ................................................................. 5 Bernstein on Broadway ........................................................... 5 Bernstein and The Ballet ......................................................... 5 Bernstein and The American Opera ........................................ 5 Bernstein’s Jazz ....................................................................... 6 Borrow or Steal? ...................................................................... 6 Coolness in the Concert Hall ................................................... 7 First Symphonies ..................................................................... 7 Romeos & Juliets ..................................................................... 7 The Bernstein Beat .................................................................. 8 “Young Bernstein” (working title) ........................................... 9 The Choral Bernstein ............................................................... 9 Trouble in Tahiti, Paradise in New York .................................. 9 Young People’s Concerts ....................................................... 10 CABARET.................................................................................... 14 A’s and B’s and Broadway ..................................................... 14 Bernstein Revealed................................................................ 14 Late Night with Leonard Bernstein ....................................... 15 Leonard Bernstein: His World through His Music ................. 15 Leonard Bernstein’s New York .............................................. 15 Trouble in Tahiti, Paradise in New York ................................ 16 We Are Women: A Bernstein Cabaret .................................. 16 Click to return to Table of Contents BEYOND THE BASICS – Contents Page 2 of 37 CHAMBER WORKS AND WORKS FOR SMALL ENSEMBLES........ 17 Bernstein, Music and Changing the World ........................... 17 Bernstein and Copland .......................................................... 17 For Lenny: A Piano Tribute to an American Musical Icon .... 17 Leonard Bernstein: Anniversaries ........................................ 18 Piano Trio .............................................................................. 18 Practice! Practice! Practice! .................................................. 19 Serenade................................................................................ 19 Sonata for Clarinet and Piano ............................................... 19 The Intimate Bernstein .......................................................... 19 The Unknown Bernstein ........................................................ 20 For further suggestions ......................................................... 20 PRE-CONCERT TALKS, LECTURES, AND SYMPOSIA ................... 21 Lectures and Symposia .......................................................... 21 Bernstein in Context .............................................................. 21 Lectures by Flavio Chamis ..................................................... 22 Lectures by David Tilman ...................................................... 23 Talk for Choral Groups .......................................................... 24 Talks on Individual Works ..................................................... 24 Ten Prerequisites – Leonard Bernstein and Education ......... 24 Authors, Lecturers and Other Experts................................... 24 THEATER .................................................................................... 28 Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein ............................... 28 Peter Pan ............................................................................... 28 The Lark ................................................................................. 29 Walter and Lenny .................................................................. 30 Click to return to Table of Contents BEYOND THE BASICS – Contents Page 3 of 37 FILM AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS .......................................... 31 UNITEL ................................................................................... 31 Documentaries, Lectures and Other Programs ..................... 31 FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA .................................................... 33 West Side Story – Film with Live Orchestra .......................... 33 On the Waterfront – Film with Live Orchestra ..................... 33 APPENDIX A – PROGRAMS BY TYPE AND RESOURCES.............. 34 APPENDIX B – FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ........................... 37 Click to return to Table of Contents FOREWORD Page 4 of 37 FOREWORD An Introductory Note from Paul Epstein Senior Vice President, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc. August 25, 2018 will mark the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein, the man often called the greatest musician of modern times. But Leonard Bernstein had so much more to offer beyond his best-known works. This guide offers some suggestions for performing arts organizations, museums and libraries, and educational institutions, as well as individuals, to expand their celebration of Bernstein at 100 to reflect the astonishing diversity of Bernstein himself. In keeping with Leonard Bernstein’s own tireless efforts to make connections between music and listener, we think his Centennial presents an ideal opportunity to explore the man and his works on many levels. Pre-and post-concert talks, symposia, lecture/demonstrations from the podium, and film and television programs, to be programmed in conjunction with performances, can all contribute immeasurably to the enjoyment and understanding of Bernstein’s protean talent and visionary humanitarianism. This catalog includes a list of pre-existing and potential programs which can be drawn upon to complement your schedule of performances. We present them to you as examples of ways in which you can make your celebration of Bernstein at 100 an experience that is more enlightening and meaningful to your audiences; they should also be considered as a springboard to inspire your own ideas. Although we do not produce or license these programs ourselves, we have provided the contact information for those who do. Also included is a list of many notable authors, performers, scholars and other experts who can, perhaps, be engaged by you to bring their uniquely personal insights about Bernstein to your events, and we give you here only some ideas of what might be appropriate for them to discuss. They have agreed to be included on the list with the understanding that their participation is subject to their own interest and other commitments, and you must yourself invite and engage those who are of interest to you. For your convenience, we provide contact information for each of them. Contacts for film licensors are also provided. Your contact for questions relating to any of the performance-based programs herein is our colleague, Michael Barrett, at 917-584-9476, or by email at [email protected]. Questions relating to licensing compositions by Leonard Bernstein can be directed to Marie Carter, [email protected]. This document is intended to be fluid. It may acquire additional entries over time, and will be updated regularly on the soon-to-be-launched LB 100 website. It is already available in its current form on leonardbernstein.com. We hope you will take full advantage of these offerings, and we are eager to help you with all of your planning for Bernstein at 100. Click to return to Table of Contents FOR FULL ORCHESTRA Page 5 of 37 FOR FULL ORCHESTRA Bernstein on Broadway Full-length concert, with intermission Full orchestra, 4 soloists Narrator This festive concert features selections from various Bernstein Broadway musicals, including “Candide,” “On the Town,” “Wonderful Town” and “West Side Story.” Developed by Jamie Bernstein with Michael Barrett, “Bernstein on Broadway” has enjoyed great success with orchestras across the US and around the world. Jamie Bernstein’s narration brings a personal touch through her recollections and behind-the-scenes stories. Mr. Barrett can be engaged to conduct, and Ms. Bernstein can be engaged as Narrator for performances. If Ms. Bernstein is unavailable, the script can be adjusted for other narrators, including her siblings, Alexander Bernstein and Nina Bernstein Simmons. Bernstein and The Ballet Full-length concert, with intermission Full orchestra Narrator (if Conductor doesn’t narrate) An exploration of compositions by Leonard Bernstein which were composed to be danced, including “Fancy Free,” “Dybbuk,” “Facsimile,” “West Side Story Dances,” and “Three Dance Episodes from On The Town.” Originally written by Michael Barrett, who can be engaged as Conductor/Narrator for performances. If Mr. Barrett is unavailable as Narrator, the script can be adjusted for other narrators. Bernstein and The American Opera Full-length concert, with intermission Full orchestra, soloists TBD Narrator (if Conductor doesn’t narrate) The Narrator shares thoughts about selections from various American operas composed by Bernstein, Mark Blitzstein, Gian-Carlo Menotti, Samuel Barber, John Corigliano, Mark Adamo, and John Musto. Originally written by Michael Barrett, who can be engaged as Conductor/Narrator for performances.
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